Pitching my electric skillet...
lizbeth-gardener
8 years ago
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Skillets - how many, which sizes
Comments (6)I think I'm finally happy with my current range of pans. I have a good quality non-stick 9" (purchased at a discounter) that I use only for eggs. It is perfect for a 3-egg omelette, and I think this is the max size needed for this purpose. Otherwise, I have an assortment of cast iron ones. One is about 10-12" and is only used for big quantities. The others are about 8-9". Cast iron is heavy, but very cheap for the quality it delivers. I've finally learned how to season and care for it. I grew up in a house where Mom washed EVERYTHING in soap&water, so I never really appreciated CI until I moved out and did some on-line research. Its weight can be a challenge - my CI wok lives permanently on the stovetop because it is huge and I can't be bothered to stow it anywhere. I've finally learned to avoid pot/pan sets. While this seems to be the way many retailers like to sell cookware, I find that my fav cooking pots are very different materials to my fav fry pans....See MoreSweet & Sour Meatballs a la Electromatic Skillet
Comments (14)Neat skillet set, PK! I love Corningware all over again! I have some casseroles that are from the early 1970s, some Grab-its for soup, and now I have a cute squaty 6 cup tea kettle for boiling water. It heats up so fast I am amazed! Do try the chili sauce and grape jelly meatballs, they are really good. I've made the cranberry version too and like that as well. I like to put a TB or two of dried onion soup in with the chili sauce and grape jelly version. Not a whole package of the dried soup, just a little bit....See MoreElectric skillet recommendation
Comments (4)I used to use my mom's skillet from the 50s but the cord started getting hot when using it so I figured I needed to replace it. I bought a Rival from Kohl's for about $30 on sale. It works totally fine, but I only use it occasionally (when I actually fry in oil). I don't know what else to use it for. If you have more suggestions please let me know! Nicole...See MoreWhy do things stick in my skillet?
Comments (31)Since we're discussing about SS pots & pans.... If you own SS pots & pans, I hope you have a bottle of Bar Keepers Friend for cleaning them. It cleans your SS pots & pans so well that they look new. Just dab a little and scrub it with a Dobie cleaning pad or similar. It costs much less than many SS cleaners. I use the powder bottle that resembles the Comet except it's yellow. It's less the $3 at Walmart in the cleaning product isle. I once brought my knives to cut up boxes and boxed of bananas for a community activity. By the time I got home, the knives had stained. I simply used BKF to clean off the stain. They looked as if never had happened. Basically, BKF works on all SS products, even on SS kitchen sinks. Warning: If you have granite countertops, be careful not to get on its surface. BKF is acidic and can ruin granite or any stone surface. If it gets on it, wipe off immediately. Here is a link that might be useful: Bar Keepers Friend...See Morelizbeth-gardener
8 years ago
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